American Staffordshire Terrier vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier
The American Staffordshire Terrier is a highly intelligent and confident dog that impresses with its loyalty and devotion to its people.
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is an exceptionally courageous and confident dog with a big heart.
View profile→| Attribute | American Staffordshire Terrier | Staffordshire Bull Terrier |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Medium | Medium |
| Height | 43 - 48 cm | 36 - 41 cm |
| Weight | 25 kg | 14 kg |
| Life Expectancy | 14 years | 13 years |
| FCI Group | Terriers | Terriers |
| Grooming | Low | Low |
| Shedding | Low | Low |
| Energy Level | High | High |
| Trainability | Medium | Medium |
| Child Friendly | Low | High |
| Character | The American Staffordshire Terrier is a highly intelligent and confident dog that impresses with its loyalty and devotion to its people. | The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is an exceptionally courageous and confident dog with a big heart. |
Comparison
American Staffordshire Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Summary
The American Staffordshire Terrier is a medium dog (25 kg) with a life expectancy of 14 years. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is medium (14 kg) and lives 13 years. For grooming, the American Staffordshire Terrier rates low, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier low. The American Staffordshire Terrier scores low for child-friendliness, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier high. For families with children, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is more suitable.
Which breed is a better fit?
For Beginners
Both breeds are comparable
For Families
Staffordshire Bull Terrier has high child-friendliness
Staffordshire Bull TerrierFor Active People
Both breeds are comparable
Low Maintenance
Both breeds are comparable
For Apartments
Both breeds are comparable
Frequently Asked Questions
The American Staffordshire Terrier is a medium dog (25 kg) with high energy. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is medium (14 kg) with high energy. The American Staffordshire Terrier lives 14 years, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier 13 years.